Archaeology — research notes and discussions

Archaeology — research notes and discussionshttps://podcompanions.com/topics/archaeology/feed.xml2026-10-23T00:00:00ZPodCompanionsurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-45Aldrete closes with Livy’s purpose in studying history; Fridman thanks him and ends with a quotation attributed to Caesar.

Aldrete closes with Livy’s purpose in studying history; Fridman thanks him and ends with a quotation attributed to Caesar.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-44Aldrete uses an interpretation of ancient olive presses to illustrate cultural assumptions, then considers future historians’ possible mistakes.

Aldrete uses an interpretation of ancient olive presses to illustrate cultural assumptions, then considers future historians’ possible mistakes.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-43Aldrete considers lessons from history, biases in surviving sources and how historians interpret incomplete evidence.

Aldrete considers lessons from history, biases in surviving sources and how historians interpret incomplete evidence.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-42Aldrete and Fridman compare ancient civil wars with modern conflicts and discuss nuclear weapons and Afghanistan.

Aldrete and Fridman compare ancient civil wars with modern conflicts and discuss nuclear weapons and Afghanistan.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-41The conversation connects geography, crops and diet to identity before considering comparisons with modern wars.

The conversation connects geography, crops and diet to identity before considering comparisons with modern wars.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-40Aldrete argues for multiple causes of collapse, then considers decisive battles and changes in military technology.

Aldrete argues for multiple causes of collapse, then considers decisive battles and changes in military technology.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-39Aldrete discusses frontier policy, Gothic migration, Attila and the significance of food supplies and North Africa.

Aldrete discusses frontier policy, Gothic migration, Attila and the significance of food supplies and North Africa.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-38Aldrete discusses the tetrarchy, imperial identity and why choosing a date for Rome’s fall is difficult.

Aldrete discusses the tetrarchy, imperial identity and why choosing a date for Rome’s fall is difficult.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-37Aldrete describes the third-century crisis, Diocletian’s reforms and price edict, and Constantine’s conversion.

Aldrete describes the third-century crisis, Diocletian’s reforms and price edict, and Constantine’s conversion.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-36Aldrete discusses taxation and economic records before introducing the pressures that produced imperial crisis.

Aldrete discusses taxation and economic records before introducing the pressures that produced imperial crisis.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-35Aldrete and Fridman discuss Marcus Aurelius, corruption, youth and the autonomy of governors far from Rome.

Aldrete and Fridman discuss Marcus Aurelius, corruption, youth and the autonomy of governors far from Rome.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-34Aldrete discusses successful emperors and the importance of collaborators such as Agrippa in Augustus’s achievements.

Aldrete discusses successful emperors and the importance of collaborators such as Agrippa in Augustus’s achievements.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-33Aldrete examines Roman engineering through the Colosseum and Pantheon, then turns to imperial succession.

Aldrete examines Roman engineering through the Colosseum and Pantheon, then turns to imperial succession.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-32Aldrete discusses gladiator resistance, animal spectacles and the Colosseum as a building with political purposes.

Aldrete discusses gladiator resistance, animal spectacles and the Colosseum as a building with political purposes.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-31The conversation moves from Christian good works to gladiators, their social position and the ethics of spectacle.

The conversation moves from Christian good works to gladiators, their social position and the ethics of spectacle.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-30Aldrete discusses possible attractions of Christianity, the roles of women and enslaved people, and religious legitimacy.

Aldrete discusses possible attractions of Christianity, the roles of women and enslaved people, and religious legitimacy.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-29Aldrete discusses Roman religion and Christian persecution through the example of Pliny’s correspondence.

Aldrete discusses Roman religion and Christian persecution through the example of Pliny’s correspondence.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-28The conversation considers rhetorical misuse and ineffective gestures before turning to Roman polytheism.

The conversation considers rhetorical misuse and ineffective gestures before turning to Roman polytheism.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-27Aldrete and Fridman discuss physical delivery and emotional persuasion, drawing comparisons with modern speakers.

Aldrete and Fridman discuss physical delivery and emotional persuasion, drawing comparisons with modern speakers.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-26Aldrete discusses emotional appeals, courtroom props and the role of gesture in Roman public speaking.

Aldrete discusses emotional appeals, courtroom props and the role of gesture in Roman public speaking.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-25Aldrete considers changing attitudes toward Caesar’s conquest, later political imagery and Cicero’s oratory.

Aldrete considers changing attitudes toward Caesar’s conquest, later political imagery and Cicero’s oratory.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-24Aldrete examines the gap between republican forms and concentrated power, including Augustus’s account of his own achievements.

Aldrete examines the gap between republican forms and concentrated power, including Augustus’s account of his own achievements.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-23Aldrete discusses the recovery of Roman standards from Parthia and the governing example Augustus left to successors.

Aldrete discusses the recovery of Roman standards from Parthia and the governing example Augustus left to successors.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-22Aldrete discusses Cleopatra’s death, biases in accounts of powerful women and examples including Eumachia and Musa.

Aldrete discusses Cleopatra’s death, biases in accounts of powerful women and examples including Eumachia and Musa.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-21The conversation moves from Augustus’s long rule to Cleopatra’s dynasty and relationships with Caesar and Antony.

The conversation moves from Augustus’s long rule to Cleopatra’s dynasty and relationships with Caesar and Antony.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-20Aldrete describes Octavian’s struggle with Antony and his later use of offices, titles and public presentation.

Aldrete describes Octavian’s struggle with Antony and his later use of offices, titles and public presentation.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-19Aldrete discusses Marius, Sulla, Pompey and Caesar, then the contest for power after Caesar’s assassination.

Aldrete discusses Marius, Sulla, Pompey and Caesar, then the contest for power after Caesar’s assassination.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-18Aldrete connects inequality and political grievances to opportunities for powerful leaders, including Caesar.

Aldrete connects inequality and political grievances to opportunities for powerful leaders, including Caesar.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-17Aldrete discusses manumission and slave collars before turning to human behaviour and tensions within the republic.

Aldrete discusses manumission and slave collars before turning to human behaviour and tensions within the republic.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-16Aldrete discusses citizen privileges, categories of enslaved labour and the sources through which people entered slavery.

Aldrete discusses citizen privileges, categories of enslaved labour and the sources through which people entered slavery.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-15Aldrete discusses legal problems involving a barber, livestock and flooding, and describes the public character of Roman courts.

Aldrete discusses legal problems involving a barber, livestock and flooding, and describes the public character of Roman courts.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-14Aldrete considers the durability of Alexander’s empire, then introduces Roman law and examples preserved in legal texts.

Aldrete considers the durability of Alexander’s empire, then introduces Roman law and examples preserved in legal texts.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-13The conversation moves from later uses of linen protection to Alexander, his inherited army and cultural incorporation.

The conversation moves from later uses of linen protection to Alexander, his inherited army and cultural incorporation.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-12Aldrete discusses variations in linen, uncertainty about adhesives and what reconstruction can reveal about ancient technology.

Aldrete discusses variations in linen, uncertainty about adhesives and what reconstruction can reveal about ancient technology.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-11Aldrete describes the evidence behind his linen-armour project and how the team reconstructed and tested protection.

Aldrete describes the evidence behind his linen-armour project and how the team reconstructed and tested protection.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-10Aldrete contrasts the phalanx with Roman tactical flexibility and begins discussing the development of armour.

Aldrete contrasts the phalanx with Roman tactical flexibility and begins discussing the development of armour.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-09Aldrete examines Hannibal’s use of terrain and the encirclement at Cannae, then introduces infantry formations.

Aldrete examines Hannibal’s use of terrain and the encirclement at Cannae, then introduces infantry formations.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-08Aldrete recounts Hannibal’s victories, Roman responses and Scipio’s campaign leading to Zama.

Aldrete recounts Hannibal’s victories, Roman responses and Scipio’s campaign leading to Zama.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-07Aldrete continues discussing service and citizenship, then introduces the conflict between Rome and Carthage.

Aldrete continues discussing service and citizenship, then introduces the conflict between Rome and Carthage.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-06Aldrete links Rome’s resilience in war to incorporation and discusses citizenship, provincial participation and military service.

Aldrete links Rome’s resilience in war to incorporation and discusses citizenship, provincial participation and military service.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-05Aldrete describes Greek and Etruscan influences and argues that incorporating other peoples helped Rome expand.

Aldrete describes Greek and Etruscan influences and argues that incorporating other peoples helped Rome expand.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-04Aldrete examines social mobility and outlines Rome’s monarchy, republic and empire before discussing Greek influence.

Aldrete examines social mobility and outlines Rome’s monarchy, republic and empire before discussing Greek influence.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-03Aldrete discusses Roman ancestor masks and the pressure of family reputation, then considers modern memories of conflict.

Aldrete discusses Roman ancestor masks and the pressure of family reputation, then considers modern memories of conflict.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-02Aldrete describes the agricultural basis of ancient societies and explains why Roman history remains influential.

Aldrete describes the agricultural basis of ancient societies and explains why Roman history remains influential.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-lex-fridman-443-gregory-aldrete-discussion-01Aldrete and Fridman introduce ancient history through Hannibal, mortality and the question of how much human behaviour has changed.

Aldrete and Fridman introduce ancient history through Hannibal, mortality and the question of how much human behaviour has changed.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-30Hancock promotes his series and upcoming event, thanks Keanu Reeves and closes the conversation.

Hancock promotes his series and upcoming event, thanks Keanu Reeves and closes the conversation.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-29Hancock discusses architectural alignments, the Orion correlation and proposals for an older Sphinx.

Hancock discusses architectural alignments, the Orion correlation and proposals for an older Sphinx.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-28Rogan and Hancock discuss light pollution, ancient sky observation and their interest in astrology.

Rogan and Hancock discuss light pollution, ancient sky observation and their interest in astrology.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-27Hancock discusses precession and numerical patterns; the speakers reflect on observing the night sky.

Hancock discusses precession and numerical patterns; the speakers reflect on observing the night sky.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-26Hancock discusses his relationship with Robert Schoch, catastrophe hypotheses and proposed connections among distant monuments.

Hancock discusses his relationship with Robert Schoch, catastrophe hypotheses and proposed connections among distant monuments.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-25The speakers discuss decipherment, then Hancock argues that sediment around moai may challenge conventional dates.

The speakers discuss decipherment, then Hancock argues that sediment around moai may challenge conventional dates.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-24Hancock discusses banana remains, settlement dates, flood traditions and the script of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

Hancock discusses banana remains, settlement dates, flood traditions and the script of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-23Hancock qualifies his claims about the ark, discusses flood traditions and introduces Indigenous contributors to his series.

Hancock qualifies his claims about the ark, discusses flood traditions and introduces Indigenous contributors to his series.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-22Hancock reflects on his career and describes his investigation of Ethiopian traditions about the Ark of the Covenant.

Hancock reflects on his career and describes his investigation of Ethiopian traditions about the Ark of the Covenant.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-21The conversation moves from colonial accounts and indigenous traditions to Denisovans and speculation about Flores.

The conversation moves from colonial accounts and indigenous traditions to Denisovans and speculation about Flores.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-20Hancock discusses criticism of his work and argues for imagination in interpreting archaeological mysteries.

Hancock discusses criticism of his work and argues for imagination in interpreting archaeological mysteries.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-19Hancock compares images from several cultures and calls for more lidar surveys in the Americas.

Hancock compares images from several cultures and calls for more lidar surveys in the Americas.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-18Hancock discusses Göbekli Tepe’s significance and introduces comparisons of human-and-animal imagery.

Hancock discusses Göbekli Tepe’s significance and introduces comparisons of human-and-animal imagery.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-17Hancock discusses Gunung Padang’s retraction and speculates about excavation decisions, then describes neighbouring Neolithic sites.

Hancock discusses Gunung Padang’s retraction and speculates about excavation decisions, then describes neighbouring Neolithic sites.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-16Hancock discusses cultural transmission, catastrophe and reasons for limiting excavation at ancient sites.

Hancock discusses cultural transmission, catastrophe and reasons for limiting excavation at ancient sites.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-15The conversation moves from ancestry tests and civilisational risk to Hancock’s reconciliation with Zahi Hawass.

The conversation moves from ancestry tests and civilisational risk to Hancock’s reconciliation with Zahi Hawass.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-14Hancock qualifies his views on Sage Wall, then describes lost earthworks and difficulties obtaining filming access.

Hancock qualifies his views on Sage Wall, then describes lost earthworks and difficulties obtaining filming access.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-13Hancock discusses flood traditions, qualifies his views on the Richat structure and explains his interest in myths.

Hancock discusses flood traditions, qualifies his views on the Richat structure and explains his interest in myths.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-12Hancock discusses ancient craftsmanship, human antiquity and areas he considers insufficiently investigated.

Hancock discusses ancient craftsmanship, human antiquity and areas he considers insufficiently investigated.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-11Hancock compares afterlife traditions and discusses Egyptian ideas about responsibility and death.

Hancock compares afterlife traditions and discusses Egyptian ideas about responsibility and death.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-10The speakers distinguish possible replicas, discuss wheels and sleds, and compare ancient and modern priorities.

The speakers distinguish possible replicas, discuss wheels and sleds, and compare ancient and modern priorities.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-09The speakers examine images of the Sabu disc and speculate about its manufacture and function.

The speakers examine images of the Sabu disc and speculate about its manufacture and function.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-08Hancock discusses pyramid functions, Dunn’s proposals, hydraulic lifting and uncertainty about stone-vessel provenance.

Hancock discusses pyramid functions, Dunn’s proposals, hydraulic lifting and uncertainty about stone-vessel provenance.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-07Hancock and Rogan discuss accusations about historical interpretation, then turn to Egyptian construction.

Hancock and Rogan discuss accusations about historical interpretation, then turn to Egyptian construction.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-06The conversation covers dark earth, historical Amazonian cities and the effects of European conquest and disease.

The conversation covers dark earth, historical Amazonian cities and the effects of European conquest and disease.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-05Hancock describes lidar work, geoglyphs, managed forests and dark earth.

Hancock describes lidar work, geoglyphs, managed forests and dark earth.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-04Hancock and Rogan criticise expert authority and discuss disagreements over interpretations of the past.

Hancock and Rogan criticise expert authority and discuss disagreements over interpretations of the past.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-03Hancock discusses White Sands, Cerutti and questions about early settlement of the Americas.

Hancock discusses White Sands, Cerutti and questions about early settlement of the Americas.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-02Hancock outlines his knowledge-transfer hypothesis; after an advertisement, the conversation turns to White Sands.

Hancock outlines his knowledge-transfer hypothesis; after an advertisement, the conversation turns to White Sands.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2215-graham-hancock-discussion-01Rogan and Hancock revisit the Dibble debate, discussing ancient sea travel and seed traits.

Rogan and Hancock revisit the Dibble debate, discussing ancient sea travel and seed traits.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-39The speakers discuss brain decoding and a possible shared language, then close by anticipating a future debate and recalling earlier conversations.

The speakers discuss brain decoding and a possible shared language, then close by anticipating a future debate and recalling earlier conversations.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-38Rogan proposes that humans may merge with artificial intelligence; the speakers discuss technology and their own habits.

Rogan proposes that humans may merge with artificial intelligence; the speakers discuss technology and their own habits.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-37The speakers examine Costa Rican stone spheres, question their chronology and return to AI and decipherment.

The speakers examine Costa Rican stone spheres, question their chronology and return to AI and decipherment.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-36The speakers examine Cholula and discuss Olmec sculptures, including their own interpretations of facial appearance.

The speakers examine Cholula and discuss Olmec sculptures, including their own interpretations of facial appearance.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-35Hancock discusses Rongorongo and the Rosetta Stone, then the speakers consider temples and churches built over earlier structures.

Hancock discusses Rongorongo and the Rosetta Stone, then the speakers consider temples and churches built over earlier structures.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-34The conversation moves from health anecdotes to cooperation with archaeologists and the possibility of using AI on undeciphered scripts.

The conversation moves from health anecdotes to cooperation with archaeologists and the possibility of using AI on undeciphered scripts.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-33The speakers hope Dibble recovers; Rogan cites claims about a proposed cancer treatment, and they speculate about financial incentives.

The speakers hope Dibble recovers; Rogan cites claims about a proposed cancer treatment, and they speculate about financial incentives.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-32The speakers discuss kindness and online conflict; Hancock explains that the planned Dibble debate was postponed because of illness.

The speakers discuss kindness and online conflict; Hancock explains that the planned Dibble debate was postponed because of illness.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-31The speakers discuss ceremonial settings, speculative interpretations of unusual experiences and lessons about their behaviour.

The speakers discuss ceremonial settings, speculative interpretations of unusual experiences and lessons about their behaviour.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-30The speakers compare dreams with psychedelic experiences, discuss memory and recall Homer’s gates of dreams.

The speakers compare dreams with psychedelic experiences, discuss memory and recall Homer’s gates of dreams.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-29Hancock describes a proposed DMT programme and its questions about entities, consciousness and possible other realms.

Hancock describes a proposed DMT programme and its questions about entities, consciousness and possible other realms.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-28The speakers discuss leadership, veterans and psychedelic research; Hancock introduces another extended DMT project.

The speakers discuss leadership, veterans and psychedelic research; Hancock introduces another extended DMT project.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-27The speakers argue for longer political interviews and continue their criticisms of media and Wikipedia.

The speakers argue for longer political interviews and continue their criticisms of media and Wikipedia.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-26Hancock discusses research funding; the speakers then criticise Wikipedia and its treatment of public figures.

Hancock discusses research funding; the speakers then criticise Wikipedia and its treatment of public figures.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-25Hancock continues his health account and describes proposed extended DMT research, including a UC San Diego project.

Hancock continues his health account and describes proposed extended DMT research, including a UC San Diego project.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-24The speakers exchange eyesight anecdotes, then Hancock describes an ayahuasca experience he associates with migraine relief.

The speakers exchange eyesight anecdotes, then Hancock describes an ayahuasca experience he associates with migraine relief.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-23The speakers discuss legalisation, proposed therapeutic settings, mortality and disagreements with materialist views.

The speakers discuss legalisation, proposed therapeutic settings, mortality and disagreements with materialist views.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-22The speakers criticise drug advertising and prohibition, and discuss their interpretations of psychedelic experiences.

The speakers criticise drug advertising and prohibition, and discuss their interpretations of psychedelic experiences.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-21Hancock describes his beliefs about death and a past near-death experience; the speakers discuss learning from mistakes.

Hancock describes his beliefs about death and a past near-death experience; the speakers discuss learning from mistakes.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-20The speakers advocate changes to drug laws and discuss personal experiences of antidepressants and exercise.

The speakers advocate changes to drug laws and discuss personal experiences of antidepressants and exercise.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-19Hancock discusses religion, human commonalities, political leadership and his view that drug policy should protect personal choice.

Hancock discusses religion, human commonalities, political leadership and his view that drug policy should protect personal choice.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-18Hancock relates later discoveries to his earlier work, discusses myths and describes reactions to his series.

Hancock relates later discoveries to his earlier work, discusses myths and describes reactions to his series.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-17Hancock proposes knowledge exchange after catastrophe; the speakers criticise expert authority and media treatment.

Hancock proposes knowledge exchange after catastrophe; the speakers criticise expert authority and media treatment.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-16Hancock presents an impact interpretation for Abu Hureyra, then discusses climates, survival and potential locations for past societies.

Hancock presents an impact interpretation for Abu Hureyra, then discusses climates, survival and potential locations for past societies.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-jre-2051-graham-hancock-discussion-15Hancock discusses radiocarbon association and the burial of Göbekli Tepe; the speakers examine a Mesopotamian image.

Hancock discusses radiocarbon association and the burial of Göbekli Tepe; the speakers examine a Mesopotamian image.

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